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ESXi 5.0 and vsphere client on windows 10

Hi!

I need to manage my ESXi 5.0 server from a Windows 10 PC.

When I try to install vsphere client on my PC I can't because the software isn't supported by Windows 10.

Any idea?

Thanks in advance

Ing. Cosimo Mercuro http://cosimomercuro.wordpress.com/
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Hi !

Thanks to all but the only working solution was to install Vspehre 5.0 client on a virtual Windows XP machine.

Ing. Cosimo Mercuro http://cosimomercuro.wordpress.com/

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T180985
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have you tried downloading the more up to date client directly from the VMware website rather than from the host?

Please mark helpful or correct if my answer resolved your issue. How to post effectively on VMTN https://communities.vmware.com/people/daphnissov/blog/2018/12/05/how-to-ask-for-help-on-tech-forums
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Nor do VMware support ESXi 5.0 any more - upgrade if at all possible.


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Hi T180985

Thanks for your reply.

Have you a link from which may I download the updated client version?

I was'nt able to do this.

Ing. Cosimo Mercuro http://cosimomercuro.wordpress.com/
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Please mark helpful or correct if my answer resolved your issue. How to post effectively on VMTN https://communities.vmware.com/people/daphnissov/blog/2018/12/05/how-to-ask-for-help-on-tech-forums
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Hi !

Thanks to all but the only working solution was to install Vspehre 5.0 client on a virtual Windows XP machine.

Ing. Cosimo Mercuro http://cosimomercuro.wordpress.com/
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I managed to install the 5.0 client using compatibility mode in windows 10. 

1- Downoad the installer to the desktop. (My version: VMware-viclient-all-5.0.0-455964-5.0.exe)

2- Right click > Properties > Compatibility > Select the Run Check box and choose "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)" from the dropdown.

3- Install the client as normal.